Program Summary

Volunteer with Our Generation Voluntary Organisation in Ghana and play a critical role in assisting environmental conservation organizations reach their goals. These organizations protect and enhance parks and other natural areas of the country through a range of activities, including tree planting, maintenance and care of planting sites, and site restoration.

Volunteers are needed in maintaining a tree nursery, transplanting, picking of seedlings, filling of seed bags, watering of the nursery, and fetching of water. Although there is no special qualification for the project, volunteers must be able to adapt to a tropical environment and in excellent shape.

Program Summary

Volunteer with Our Generation Voluntary Organisation in Ghana and play a critical role in assisting environmental conservation organizations reach their goals. These organizations protect and enhance parks and other natural areas of the country through a range of activities, including tree planting, maintenance and care of planting sites, and site restoration.

Volunteers are needed in maintaining a tree nursery, transplanting, picking of seedlings, filling of seed bags, watering of the nursery, and fetching of water. Although there is no special qualification for the project, volunteers must be able to adapt to a tropical environment and in excellent shape.

Program Highlights

Help protect and conserve the environment in Ghana and earn international volunteering experience.

Assist other volunteers in environmental conservation efforts.

Perform a variety of tasks, including maintaining a tree nursery and picking seedlings.

Live and work in rural Ghana, near the cities of Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi.

Causes

Program Duration

Year(s) Offered

Age Requirement

Participation Guidelines

European, Canadian, Australian, American, Asian, Worldwide, Kiwi and South African Participants.
This Program is also open to Families and Couples.

Cost in USD per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details

Program Includes:

1. Airport pick-up from Accra International Airport & transfer of volunteers or interns to project site
2. Local meals three times a day
3. Introduction to host family and program
4. Accommodation
5. Placement and supervision in program
6. 24/7 Hotline for support
7. In-country introduction/orientation
8. Regular Culture/Recreational Activities (Personal spending not included)

Accommodation Options

Other

Independent living

Home-stays

Group living

Experience Required

No.

Qualifications

* Ability to adapt to a tropical environment
* In excellent health
* Willing to help in the environmental and conservation area